UPDATED: Woman charged with murder in Enfield

A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of Efthyia Constantinou in Enfield.

Zaneta Peto, 55 (27.03.69) of Charles Street, Enfield, also known as Maria Peto, appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 2 November, charged with murder.

She will next appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 5 November.

An investigation was launched following a dropped call to police made from an address in Westerham Avenue just after 17:00hrs on Thursday, 30 October.

Officers attended the location and found 62-year-old Efthyia suffering stab injuries. Despite their efforts, Efthyia was pronounced dead at the scene.

Zaneta Peto was arrested in the early hours of Friday, 31 October, and charged as above.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, from the Specialist Crime Command, said: “Our sincerest condolences are offered to Efthyia’s family, friends and the wider community who are so deeply saddened by her death.

“The investigation is at an early stage, but I can confirm that Zaneta was known to the victim and that we are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.

“Efthyia’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.”